Round this time final 12 months, Chungha promoted the disappointing Eenie Meenie when incredible b-side I’m Prepared was simply begging for single therapy as an alternative. Artists have each proper to discover a wide range of genres, however Chungha is such a convincing dancefloor diva that it looks like a missed alternative every time her music ventures elsewhere. Fortunately, new single Stress is aimed straight on the membership, melding her charismatic efficiency to an insistent home beat.
I’m nonetheless satisfied Chungha has but to search out her excellent tune, however Stress factors us in the suitable course. Its energetic kick and wispy strings take us again to the early-90’s, particularly when the tune dabbles in a Vogue-style spoken phrase bridge. The instrumental isn’t bringing something new to the desk, nevertheless it honors its forebearers nicely and supplies an enticing backdrop for Chungha’s compelling choreo.
Stress is carried by its simple power, however an equally participating sequence of hooks would have elevated it. The “stress, stress, stress” refrain is uninteresting and repetitive, failing to land a memorable melody. The identical might be stated in regards to the verses. If we had been to strip away the manufacturing fully, I’m undecided the tune itself affords a lot of something. This makes Stress a efficiency piece, which performs to Chungha’s strengths. It could be an honest addition to any dance playlist, simply outshined by bolder songs inside the style.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
